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Republican candidates take the lead in Juniata County

By From staff reports 2 min read

MIFFLINTOWN -- Republican gubernatorial candidate Stacy Garrity and running mate Jason Richey won support from Juniata County voters in the race for Pennsylvania governor and lieutenant governor.

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According to unofficial election results, Garrity and Richey received 5,679 votes in Juniata County, while Democratic Gov. Josh Shapiro and Lt. Gov. Austin Davis received 2,389 votes.

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Libertarian gubernatorial candidate Ken Krawchuk and running mate John Thomas received 145 votes.

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All precincts had reported as of the Sentinel's press time. Early results showed a strong Republican lead among all candidates.

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In the race for the 13th congressional district, which includes Juniata and Mifflin counties, incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. John Joyce received 6,723 votes in Juniata County, surpassing Democratic opponent Beth Farnham, who received 1,927 votes.

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In the 30th state Senate District race, incumbent Republican Sen. Judy Ward received 6,392 votes in Juniata County, while Democratic opponent Sean Steeg received 1,809 votes. The district includes Blair, Fulton, Huntingdon, Juniata and Mifflin counties.

In the 85th House District, incumbent Republican Rep. David Rowe ran unopposed, receiving 1,761 votes in Juniata County; the district includes parts of Juniata, Mifflin, and Union counties, as well as all of Snyder County.

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In the 86th state House District race, which includes all of Perry County and parts of Juniata County, incumbent Republican state Rep. Perry Stambaugh received 4,797 votes in Juniata County. Democratic opponent Wendy Morgan received 1,412 votes.

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